[Elecraft] Kx 3 2 meter manual

[Edward R Cole]

Wayne,

OK, I was not saying a manual would not be useful or appreciated, 
only that basic info to start using the KX3-2M is already 
available.  I am using mine on SSB and local FM channels.  I even 
added the local NOAA wx channel at 162.475 MHz without any more 
information than what is in the KX3 manual (easier to do using the 
memory editor sw).

Certainly, safe handling of the credit-card sized module is important 
so careful reading of the installation is advised.  Even as a field 
tester, I made a simple mistake that resulted in 0.3w vs 3.0w RF 
output.  Fortunately no permanent harm came from that.  I'm getting 
great on-air reports using the KX3-2M.  Next is adding a 30w 
amplifier (RFC-2-23).

I'll be interested in seeing the new 2m manual.

73, Ed - KL7UW

At 11:18 AM 7/4/2014, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>There are some additional subtleties :)  We hope to post the first 
>edition of the manual next week.
>
>Wayne
>N6KR
>
>
>On Jul 1, 2014, at 12:55 PM, Edward R Cole <kl7uw at acsalaska.net> wrote:
>
> > From: Tony Rowland <biggsbigbear at gmail.com>
> > To: "elecraft at mailman.qth.net" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> > Subject: [Elecraft] Kx 3 2 meter manual
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> >
> > When will the 2 meter manual be ready for download?
> > Sent from my iPad
> > 
> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > Um - what were you looking to learn from a 2M manual?
> >
> > The conversion is a credit card sized pc board with two "very" 
> tiny connectors to couple LO and ANT.  Screw in the sma connector, 
> connect LO & ANT to pcb, two 4-40 machine screws hold it in place 
> on top of the ATU, add a metal shield.  Final step screw thru the 
> TO-220 PA transistor tab to the cabinet - less than an hour 
> procedure.  All covered in the installation manual.
> >
> > To use it with the KX3, go to page-21 of the KX3 Owner's Manual 
> under "Transverter Bands" and follow the instructions for the 
> KX3-2M.  I suggest:
> > XVn = XV1
> > XV1 RF = 144
> > XV1 IF = 50
> > XV1 PWR = 3.0
> > XV1 ADR = Trn 0
> >
> > Use KX3 Frequency Memory Editor to add 2m channels.
> >
> > That's it!
> >
> >
> > 73, Ed - KL7UW
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73, Ed - KL7UW
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